Serif Normal Obrob 9 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: book typography, editorial, headlines, magazines, branding, classic, literary, formal, authoritative, classic readability, editorial tone, refined contrast, traditional authority, bracketed serifs, sharply tapered, oldstyle feel, calligraphic, crisp.
A conventional serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp, bracketed serifs that flare into wedge-like terminals. The capitals are broad and steady, with sharply cut joins and tapered strokes that create a lively, slightly calligraphic rhythm. Lowercase forms show compact proportions and a relatively low x-height, with rounded bowls and distinct entry/exit strokes that keep the texture open despite the contrast. Numerals follow the same high-contrast, oldstyle-influenced construction, with curved strokes and small finishing serifs that read cleanly at display sizes.
Well-suited to book work, long-form editorial, and magazine typography where a classic serif voice is desired. The contrast and distinctive terminals also make it effective for headlines, pull quotes, and refined branding applications that benefit from a traditional, authoritative tone.
The overall tone is traditional and bookish, with a confident, editorial voice. Its high contrast and sculpted serifs lend a sense of formality and refinement, while the subtly calligraphic shaping keeps it from feeling rigid or mechanical.
Likely designed to provide a familiar, classical reading experience with added crispness and contrast for strong typographic color. The shapes balance conventional text-serif structure with subtly expressive terminals to remain versatile across both text and display settings.
Across the set, terminals tend toward pointed or teardrop-like finishes, especially in curves and on letters such as J, Q, and y, which adds character without turning ornamental. The spacing in the sample text suggests a comfortable, readable rhythm with clear word shapes and strong punctuation presence.